April 7 is World Health Day. Hotlines are in operation in the Brest region, and informational and educational events are being held to raise public awareness of health promotion and promotion, as well as to encourage a healthy lifestyle. An informational and educational campaign is being held from April 7 to 30. Direct phone lines…
Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected wild or domestic animals through bites, scratches, and other damage to the skin and mucous membranes. The source and reservoir of rabies in nature are wild carnivores (foxes, wolves, raccoon dogs, etc.), which transmit the virus to domestic animals…
Medical examination is a set of medical services provided for the purposes of medical prevention, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, education of citizens’ responsibility for their health, identification of symptoms and signs of precancerous and tumor diseases, detection of non-communicable diseases at early stages, and determination of groups for medical observation. The main objective of…
The Republic of Belarus has a number of regulations that can be used to protect yourself and your loved ones from tobacco use. From July 27, 2019, smoking (consuming) tobacco products, using electronic smoking systems, and tobacco consumption systems is prohibited, with the exception of places specially designated for this purpose: in elevators and auxiliary…
“My daughter called! She’s crying and asking for help!”… Don’t become part of the stories that the 102 police service hears every day. The police continue to receive calls from elderly citizens who are falling victim to the “Hello, Mom!” scam. The scenario of the scam is the same: a crying voice on the phone…
March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day. The Brest Regional Tuberculosis Dispensary has set up a hotline for questions on tuberculosis prevention and detection: 8 (0162) 28-52-53, from 10:00 to 15:00. Those who wish can undergo a fluorographic examination in the mobile office of the PULMOEXPRESS computer radiography unit, Brest, Sovetskaya Street, 62. Please bring your…
March 20 is World Oral Health Day The Brest Regional Dental Clinic has a direct telephone line for dental issues: 8 (0162) 53-82-05, from 9:00 to 17:00. State Institution “Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health”
March 12 is World Kidney Day. According to the WHO and international nephrology organizations and societies, the number of patients with kidney diseases today amounts to approximately 10% of the global population, and this figure is unfortunately growing. In most cases, these are severe chronic diseases that are often fatal, or conditions that are becoming…
The Path to Independence The use of narcotic substances and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to the development of addiction, which is characterized by: an uncontrollable craving for alcohol or drugs; the appearance of a withdrawal syndrome or “withdrawal”, which is relieved by a new dose of the psychoactive substance (alcohol or drugs). Seeking…
March 1 is International day against drug abuse. On March 2, a consultative assistance program on drug addiction prevention was organized in the Brest region. Brest Regional Psychoneurological Dispensary: Addiction specialists, 8 (0162) 53-28-66, 8 (0162) 23-66-72, from 8:00 to 20:00. Psychotherapist, 8 (0162) 53-47-02, from 9:00 to 13:00. Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology…